intrathecal

in·tra·the·cal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-truh-thee-kuh l]
- /ˌɪn trəˈθi kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-truh-thee-kuh l]
- /ˌɪn trəˈθi kəl/

Definitions of intrathecal word

adjective intrathecal Anatomy. situated within the thecal sac: covering the spinal cord. 1
adjective intrathecal Medicine/Medical. administered into the thecal sac: intrathecal injections. 1
noun intrathecal Pharmacology. anesthesia administered into the thecal sac: She was given an intrathecal during labor. 1
noun intrathecal Occurring within or administered into the spinal theca. 1
adjective intrathecal occurring within, or introduced into, the space between the layers of tissue which cover the spinal cord, or the space between the layers of tissue which cover the brain 0
adjective intrathecal An intrathecal administration of a drug is one that is injected into the space under the middle membrane covering the spinal cord. 0

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Origin of intrathecal

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; intra- + theca + -al1

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Parts of speech for Intrathecal

noun

adjective

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intrathecal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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